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Raptis Rare Books carries a variety of rare and antique books including many signed or autographed books. If you’re looking for a particular piece of work with an authentic signature, you’ve come to the right place. Browse our collection of autographed books here & contact us for any questions!
    Infernal Devices.

    Reeve, Philip

    Infernal Devices.

    London: Scholastic Press, 2005.

    First edition of the third novel in Reeve’s award-winning Mortal Engines quartet. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by Philip Reeve on the title page. Near fine in a near fine...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-126739
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    About Time: Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution.

    Davies, Paul

    About Time: Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

    First edition of this work by the award-winning scientist. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Paul Davies on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Cheung Tai.
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-133205
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    You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success.

    Graham, Stedman [William Safire]

    You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success.

    New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997.

    First edition of the author’s nine-step plan for success. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Bill, Congratulations on all that you...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-135838
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    Cosmopolis.

    DeLillo, Don

    Cosmopolis.

    New York: Scribners, 2003.

    First edition of DeLillo’s thirteenth novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Don Delillo on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by John Fullbrook III.
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-68031
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    The Sportswriter.

    Ford, Richard

    The Sportswriter.

    New York : Vintage Books, 1986.

    First edition of this paperback original as issued. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “For Elias Kanner with the very warmest wishes. Richard For...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-120536
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    Hammett.

    Gores, Joe

    Hammett.

    New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1975.

    First edition of this cult classic detective novel. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Joe Gores on the title page beneath his name. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacke...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-148830
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    One City.

    Rankin, Ian; Alexander McCall Smith; Irvine Welsh. Introduction by J. K. Rowling

    One City.

    Edinburgh: Polygon, 2005.

    First edition of this collection initiated by four of Edinburgh’s most famous authors to benefit One City Trust, a charity committed to tackling social injustice and inequality in Edinburgh. Oct...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-125273
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    Eat The Rich: A Treatise on Economics.

    O'Rourke, P.J

    Eat The Rich: A Treatise on Economics.

    New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 1998.

    First edition, early printing of the best-selling author’s economic treatise. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Lucie Bon...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-133080
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    Spring-Heeled Jack: A Story of Bravery and Evil.

    Pullman, Philip. Illustrated by David Mostyn

    Spring-Heeled Jack: A Story of Bravery and Evil.

    London: Corgi Yearling Books, 1998.

    First Corgi Yearling edition of Pullman’s fantastic adventure story. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes Eilee...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-89122
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    Unreceived Opinions: Thoughts on Writers and Writing.

    Holroyd, Michael

    Unreceived Opinions: Thoughts on Writers and Writing.

    New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1974.

    First edition of the award-winning biographer’s collection of literary essays. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally with love M H...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-126853
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    Memories of The Great & The Good.

    Cooke, Alistair [William Safire]

    Memories of The Great & The Good.

    London: Pavilion Books Limited, 1999.

    First edition of Cooke’s moving memoir. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Bill S. His services to the Language (not to men...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-135615
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    A Widow for One Year.

    Irving, John

    A Widow for One Year.

    Toronto: Alred A. Knopf, 1998.

    First Canadian edition of Irving’s powerful ninth novel. Octavo, original boards. Signed by John Irving on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner.
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-230
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    Touch the Water Touch the Wind.

    Oz, Amos

    Touch the Water Touch the Wind.

    Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: New York, 1973.

    First edition of this work by the award-winning novelist. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Amos Oz on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Translated from the Hebrew by Nic...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-5679
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    Elegy on the Death of Cesar Chavez.

    Anaya, Rudolfo; Gaspar Enriquez

    Elegy on the Death of Cesar Chavez.

    El Paso: Cinco Puntos Press, 2000.

    First edition of this powerful tribute to the labor and civil rights activist César Chávez. Oblong octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-147330
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    Nehru of India.

    Spencer, Cornelia

    Nehru of India.

    New York: The John Day Company, 1948.

    First edition of this biography of Nehru. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author to her daughter on the front free endpaper, “To Jean with Love, Mother Co...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-103269
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    No Other Life.

    Moore, Brian

    No Other Life.

    London: Bloomsbury, 1993.

    First edition of the award-winning novelist’s gripping drama. Octavo, original cloth, ribbon bound in. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally Soames L...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-126419
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    Prose Improvements.

    Parkman, Trevor

    Prose Improvements.

    Brighton, England: Degree Zero, 2017.

    First edition of this work by the award-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Trevor Pateman on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover art by Ilva Kalnberza.
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-147892
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    My Life and The Times.

    Catledge, Turner

    My Life and The Times.

    New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1971.

    First edition of this autobiography by the New York Times journalist and editor. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To M...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-109372
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    The Trick Of It.

    Frayn, Michael

    The Trick Of It.

    London: Viking, 1989.

    First edition of of Frayn’s reverential novel. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Sally with best wishes from Michael Frayn 15 Augus...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-119338
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    Hard Lessons: The Promise of an Inner City Charter School.

    Schorr, Jonathan [William Safire]

    Hard Lessons: The Promise of an Inner City Charter School.

    New York: Ballantine Books, 2002.

    First edition of this journalistic analysis of charter school life from the library of American journalist William Safire. Octavo, original half cloth. Autographed letter to American journalist Willia...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-145238
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    New Worlds to Conquer.

    Halliburton, Richard

    New Worlds to Conquer.

    Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1929.

    First edition of the third legendary travel-adventure book from this author. Medium octavo, original olive green cloth with gilt titles, beveled edges, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece of the auth...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-145248
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    Sahara.

    Palin, Michael. Photographs by Basil Pao

    Sahara.

    New York: Thomas Dunne Books, 2003.

    First edition of Palin’s incredible retelling of his journey across the Sahara Desert. Quarto, original boards, patterned endpapers, photographs by Basil Pao. Presentation copy, inscribed by the...
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    $125.00 Item Number: RRB-119797
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    Position at Noon.

    Linklater, Eric. Decorations by Hans Tisdall

    Position at Noon.

    London: Jonathan Cape, 1958.

    First edition and signed limited edition of Linklater’s classic novel. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. With decorations by Hans Tisdall. One of 250 numbered copies signed by the aut...
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    $100.00 Item Number: RRB-128153
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    The American Economy in Transition.

    Feldstein, Martin

    The American Economy in Transition.

    Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1980.

    First edition of this collection of essays. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the editor on the front free endpaper, “To Lee Bach With Best Wishes Martin Feldstein.”...
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    $100.00 Item Number: RRB-102797
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